Exploring Associations Between Optimism and Pain-Related Functioning in Youth Following Musculoskeletal Injury

Previous research has shown optimism is associated with better psychological function and less pain-related disability in pediatric chronic pain and acute post-surgical pain samples. The role of optimism in youth following recovery from an acute musculoskeletal injury has not been explored. The aims of this study were to examine associations among optimism and pain-related functioning during the acute pain period and to explore optimism as a predictor of quality of life and pain interference three months later.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research